The district head of Sandamu, Yau Sani-Manzo, has appealed to Governor Dikko Radda to upgrade Sandamu General Hospital to improve healthcare delivery in the area.

Mr Sani-Manzo made the appeal during a stakeholders’ engagement with the governor in Sandamu council area in Katsina.

He said the hospital required expansion, additional infrastructure and improved capacity to adequately address the growing healthcare needs of residents and neighbouring communities.

According to him, upgrading the facility will improve access to quality medical services and reduce the difficulties residents encounter in seeking healthcare.

The traditional ruler said he was confident the governor would consider the request because of its importance to people’s well-being. He described Mr Radda’s visit as a homecoming, recalling the longstanding relationship between the governor and the people of Sandamu before he emerged as governor.

Mr Sani-Manzo also assured the governor of the community’s continued support, noting that the large turnout at the engagement demonstrated confidence in his leadership. He commended the administration for improving the welfare and recognition of traditional institutions by elevating district heads to Grade Level 16 and village heads to Grade Level 12.

He also appreciated the provision of allowances for ward heads and monthly stipends for Imams across the wards.

Mr Radda reaffirmed his administration’s determination to improve residents’ welfare across the state’s 34 councils. He said the government remained committed to sustained interventions in security, infrastructure, agriculture, education, healthcare and youth empowerment.

“Our commitment is to ensure that every community, irrespective of its location, experiences meaningful development and enjoys the dividends of democracy,” the governor said.

Mr Radda also commended traditional rulers, religious leaders, community organisations and youth associations for their cooperation and contributions to community development. He acknowledged the Emir of Daura and traditional institutions across the emirate for their support.

(NAN)